Provides extensive information about the State in the form of text, tables, maps, graphs and photographs. Separate chapters are devoted to: history, physical environment, government; demography; social welfare; education and training; health; law and order; labour; transport and communication; housing and construction; agriculture; mining and energy; manufacturing; commerce; and finance.

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